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Zacks Investment Research • 12 hours ago

Johnson Controls International: Demand Strength Sustains Earnings Momentum

Johnson Controls International maintains strong momentum with Q1 results exceeding both consensus and management forecasts, driven by robust demand across all regions. JCI's order growth surged 39% YoY, backlog hit a record $18.2 billion, and management upgraded full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $4.70, reflecting confidence in sustained demand. My DCF model supports a Buy rating with a $158 target price, implying an 11% upside; valuation premium is justified by growth outlook and operational execution.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) Presents at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 Transcript

Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) Presents at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

Allspring Large Cap Growth Fund Q4 2025 Performance Update

The Allspring Large Cap Growth Fund underperformed the Russell 1000 Growth Index during the fourth quarter. As VYVGART gains traction with new patients, argenx continues to advance its pipeline, targeting additional autoimmune disorders to further broaden its impact. With a record backlog and a global footprint, we believe that Johnson Controls is well positioned to capitalize on demand for energy-efficient solutions, digital building automation, and data center investments.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

Johnson Controls signs agreement to acquire Alloy Enterprises, strengthening data center thermal management leadership

Transaction aligned with Johnson Controls' strategy to unlock cooling innovation and accelerate the AI-based economy Enhances Johnson Controls' leading capabilities in the rapidly growing data center thermal segment MILWAUKEE, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, has signed an agreement to acquire Alloy Enterprises, a Boston-based company specializing in a next-generation thermal management platform for high-performance data centers and other mission critical industrial applications. The move will expand Johnson Controls' leadership and capabilities in the high growth data center cooling segment.

PRNewsWire • Feb 18, 2026

Johnson Controls Q1: Data Center Tailwinds Are Still In Place (Rating Upgrade)

Johnson Controls International plc delivered robust Q1 '26 results, highlighted by a 39% y/y organic surge in orders and a 20% backlog increase. JCI's profitability continues to improve, with margin expansion across all regions and strong operating leverage expected to drive EPS growth. Management raised FY26 EPS guidance to $4.70, reflecting sustained AI data center demand and margin improvement, while maintaining mid-single-digit sales growth.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 12, 2026

54 Stocks, 9 Megatrends: My Favorite Places To Be While Capital Is 'Forced'

My top-down strategy targets 'mission-critical' sectors where capital is forced by secular and cyclical tailwinds—data centers, energy, AI, defense, and infrastructure. AI-driven data center and energy spending, defense modernization, and industrial reshoring are creating robust, non-cyclical investment opportunities across select equities. I highlight actionable picks in each segment, including VRT, VST, QXO, MU, TMO, RTX, RACE, MA, CAT, FCX, and key midstream energy names.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 12, 2026

Johnson Controls Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

CORK, Ireland, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI), a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, today announced that EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Marc Vandiepenbeeck, will present at the following investor conferences: Citi's 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference; Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. EST. Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference; Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

PRNewsWire • Feb 6, 2026

Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Construction Names

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 6, 2026